AUBO-i20 vs KR 1240
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and KR 1240 (Kassow Robots ApS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- KR 1240Denmark
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- KR 12402026
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- KR 12400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- KR 1240ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- KR 1240±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- KR 1240IP54
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- KR 12401,800 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- KR 124018 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- KR 12407
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- KR 12400.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- KR 124038 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- KR 1240floor, mobile
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- KR 1240IP54
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- KR 1240Yes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- KR 1240—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- KR 1240—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- KR 1240—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- KR 1240teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- KR 1240—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- KR 1240—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- KR 1240—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- KR 1240Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- KR 1240Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- KR 1240—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- KR 1240—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 18 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, mobile |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | IP54 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-i20 | KR 1240 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, KR 1240 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and KR 1240?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. KR 1240 is made by Kassow Robots ApS, based in DK.
When were AUBO-i20 and KR 1240 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. KR 1240 launched in 2026.
How do AUBO-i20 and KR 1240 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 1240 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AUBO-i20 compare to KR 1240?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. KR 1240 has a reach of 1824 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and KR 1240 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-i20 and KR 1240?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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About this comparison
AUBO-i20 vs KR 1240 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.